Pork Rind Nachos

Name: Pork Rind Nachos
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients: 4 oz plain pork rinds; 1 lb 80/20 ground beef; 2 tbsp taco seasoning (gluten-free); 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 1/4 cup pickled jalapeno slices; 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream; 1/2 cup fresh salsa (pico de gallo); 1 ripe avocado, diced; 2 green onions, sliced; 1/4 cup water

Crunchy pork rinds loaded with melted cheddar, seasoned ground beef, jalapenos, and sour cream - all the nacho satisfaction with zero chips and zero carbs.

30 minEasyServes 4410 cal/serving

Tex-MexAppetizerOvenKetoLow CarbHigh ProteinGluten-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

4 oz plain pork rinds
1 lb 80/20 ground beef
2 tbsp taco seasoning (gluten-free)
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 cup pickled jalapeno slices
1/2 cup full-fat sour cream
1/2 cup fresh salsa (pico de gallo)
1 ripe avocado, diced
2 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup water

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 400 F (200 C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
2

In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook 1 lb 80/20 ground beef, breaking it apart, until no pink remains and it reaches an internal temperature of 160 F (71 C), about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain excess fat.
3

Stir 2 tbsp taco seasoning (gluten-free) and 1/4 cup water into the beef and simmer for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
4

Spread 4 oz plain pork rinds in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Scatter the seasoned beef over the rinds.
5

Sprinkle 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Add 1/4 cup pickled jalapeno slices.
6

Bake for 6 to 8 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
7

Remove from the oven and top with 1 diced ripe avocado, 1/2 cup fresh salsa (pico de gallo), 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream, and 2 sliced green onions. Serve immediately.

Questions

Can I make Pork Rind Nachos dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor); the sour cream for thick coconut yogurt with a squeeze of lemon. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Pork Rind Nachos keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through.

Can I halve or double Pork Rind Nachos?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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